Thursday, 15 Dec 2016
Final exams
Continues through Dec. 16.
Retirement reception: Judy Hankins
Judy Hankins, assistant to the senior vice president of business and finance (now the division of finance), is retiring after 39 years of service at Iowa State.
2016 Gift Shop Stocking Stuffer Night
Visit the Gift Shop to finish your holiday shopping. Shop for unique items for gifts and stocking stuffers.
Crafty Cocktail Night: Leaf Stamping Can Drive
Visit the Gardens after hours for Crafty Cocktails, and create a different recycled or re-purposed craft to celebrate environmental stewardship, while you sip on adult beverages in a beautiful setting!
Friday, 16 Dec 2016
Final Exams
Continues through Dec. 16.
Graduate College students: graduation approval
Graduate College: Last day to have your POSC approved for Spring 2017 graduation.
Dramatic Skies in Watercolor with Erna Waterman
Soft, wispy clouds, golden sunsets and stormy skies are all possible paintings in this watercolor workshop taught by Reiman Gardens' featured artist, Erna Waterman.
Farewell reception: Dorian Garrick
Dorian Garrick, professor of animal science and holder since 2007 of the Jay Lush Endowed Chair in Animal Breeding and Genetics, is returning to Massey University in New Zealand.
Saturday, 17 Dec 2016
Butterfly Blizzard
Come in from the cold to experience a different kind of blizzard - a butterfly blizzard in Reiman Gardens' Christina Reiman Butterfly Wing! You won't want to miss this opportunity to release your very own butterfly in this tropical, indoor garden.
Fall 2016 University Commencement
Undergraduate and graduate university commencement ceremony.
Sunday, 18 Dec 2016
Women's basketball
Iowa State vs. Delaware State.
Monday, 19 Dec 2016
Farewell reception: Cheryl Morris
Cheryl Morris, assistant professor of animal science, has accepted a position as chief conservation officer at Henry Doorly Zoo, Omaha.
Tuesday, 20 Dec 2016
Open house/customer appreciation: Chemistry Stores
Sponsored by Fisher Scientific. Breakfast and lunch items will be served throughout the day.
Retirement reception: Gary Polking
Gary Polking, DNA facility manager in the office of biotechnology, is retiring on Jan. 4, 2017.
Grade Processing
Final grades due on Bb Learn or AccessPlus.
Holiday social: Ames Community Arts Council
The public is invited to the Ames Community Arts Council's monthly artists gathering and holiday social. Light snacks and a cash bar will be available.
Men's basketball
Iowa State vs. Mississippi Valley State.
Floral Design Series Workshop
Learn the basics of floral design while creating beautiful arrangements to take home. Learn the tips and skills used by professionals and create your own one-of-a-kind floral designs.
Wednesday, 21 Dec 2016
Textbook Buyback
Last day for end of term rental book return without penalty to the University Bookstore. See www.isubookstore.com for details.
Webinar: Top Hat for TAs Web-Tutorial
This instructor-led tutorial is designed with teaching assistants (TAs) in mind. It will concentrate on the primary Top Hat features and elements often used by TAs. This session will be most useful if TAs have some insight into how their professor intends to use Top Hat, and what role the professor sees for the TA in the administration of Top Hat components, but it certainly isn't necessary!
Women's basketball
Iowa State vs. Sacred Heart (Fairfield, Connecticut).